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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
The Senate caucus supportive of a two thirds vote to limit debate aims to curb filibusters, with Democrats backing the rule and Republicans voting 30 to 2. Senators Lafollette and Granuma skipped the caucus, leaving unclear how their absence affects the anticipated debate on armed neutrality.
An official statement reports twenty three British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine in the week ending March. Three British fishing vessels were sunk and twelve merchant ships were unsuccessfully attacked. Total merchant ships over 100 tons not arriving at UK ports numbered 2925, with 1177 sailing. Figures exclude fishing and local craft.
Nine Villa prisoners were flown in by military train from Casas Grandes to Juarez after an attack by Villa rebels near Barreal. A Villa colonel in olive drab and a trained appearance led observers to believe the group included educated officers. They face treason charges and possible execution in Chihuahua City after military court proceedings. Reports say six Villa followers were reportedly executed at Casas Grandes, but verification remained unclear.
Two passenger ships arrive in New York after crossing the Atlantic and breaking through a German submarine blockade. The White Star liner Baltic carried 126 cabin and ten steerage passengers and docked tonight after a delayed voyage. The French liner Rochambeau to dock tomorrow after quarantine. Baltic avoided submarines and followed a new course.
German government considers publishing terms of peace. Belgium would be independent but occupied by German garrisons at Antwerp Liege and Amur with Germany controlling ports and railways. Belgium would have no national army and be policed by a gendarmerie.
A new decree from the Post Master General announces exams for incoming postmasters to be conducted starting April 1. The measure formalizes selection and training requirements for duties in the postal service.
Postmaster General Burleson announced that after April 1 all first to third class postmasters will be chosen through competitive exams. Nominations go to the Senate, with the president guided by exam results. Fourth class appointments remain to be named by civil service, and term incumbents start a four year clock before exams. The plan triggers political reaction at the Capitol as critics see it as an attempt to gain control.
Governor Lindsey signed a bill creating Lea county from parts of Eddy and Chaves counties in southwestern New Mexico. He appointed Theodore Rouault Jr of Las Cruces state game warden, Cleofas Romero of Las Vegas insurance superintendent, and Thomas Hughes of Albuquerque state penitentiary superintendent.
Members of the Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's Association attended an exhibition of roping and other cowboy sports during a regular afternoon session in El Paso Texas today. The event showcased frontier skills and drew local cowboys and spectators seeking entertainment.
Denver March 7 sugar company officials and beet growers reached an agreement to pay 7.25 dollars per ton for beets with 16 percent sugar this fall provided the sugar price on December 1, 1917 is about 7 dollars per hundredweight. Growers had demanded 8 dollars per ton regardless of sugar content.
Parisities report on Verdun front shells against German detachments in Malincourt Wood and operations in Eparges Wood. Active artillery near Massons de Champagne and Finberments. A German plane downed north of Laval, credited to Lieutenant Pinsard.
A $1,000 reward was posted for information leading to the return of Ruth Cruger a 16 year old high school graduate who disappeared from her New York home on February 12. Her father Henry D Cruger announced the reward and District Attorney Swann said he would seek a further $1,000 from the city board of aldermen.
Berlin newspaper reports an imminent suspension of all beer brewing in northern Germany to save maize for bread and to replace coffee with malt. The move, noted by the Berliner Tageblatt, aims to conserve essential grains amid shortages.
Berlin reports an official statement on Germany's plan to have Mexico join potential war with the United States if neutrality ends after unrestricted submarine warfare. It cites timing of the February 1 decision, U S actions, and a Mexican alliance offer to counterbalance U S involvement. It questions how the United States learned of the Mexican diplomacy and hints at treason on American soil.
Major General Hugh S. Scott named chief of staff of the army by President Wilson awaiting retirement next September unless war breaks out. He led efforts for universal military service reforms and testified to congressional committees on the volunteer system. London reports Holland may lay up ships to avoid submarine risk, with Entente considering retaliatory measures if negotiations fail. The Entente aims to protect shipping, while Sweden’s political crisis may tilt toward favorable relations with the Entente.
Weather forecast for Amwariilo and surrounding area shows Thursday and Friday fair with similar temperatures. The column mentions Squire Maral Swallow backing President Wilson, notes his past Prohibition vote, and hints at political chatter about national issues and support for the war effort.
The Second Ohio Infantry will leave El Paso tomorrow for Fort Sheridan near Chicago to be demobilized. High crowding at Fort Wayne prevented muster out there. Brig. Gen. George Bell Jr. ordered all National Guard units in the district sent home before April 1 and rushed medical exams district wide.
Paris March 7. The torpedo boat destroyer Cassini of the Mediterranean patrol service was torpedoed on February 25. Official word says the vessel sank in two minutes after a magazine exploded. the captain six officers and about one hundred crew members died.
Secretary Baker Secretary Lane and Secretary Houston head a government nitrate plant location board. They depart Washington for a southwest site inspection trip to weigh suggested locations amid orders to pick a site promptly due to potential international nitrate needs.
British Prime Minister faces an embarrassing problem as a crisis prompts potential new steps. A plan to protect merchant seamen is expected within days, signaling government action to ease mounting pressure.
Resolution introduces home rule in Ireland amid bitter dispute. Proponents argue for self government while opponents demand continued British oversight. The measure mobilizes factions across parties and regions, signaling a turning point in Irish governance debates.
President Wilson faces decisive options amid the German unrestricted submarine campaign with possibilities including arming merchant ships convoying warships extra congressional session and government control of passages. Officials weigh naval convoying against strategic harm and a potential May or June session. Irish home rule turmoil in London sparks bitter Commons debate as Nationalists walk out and Lloyd George endures confrontations while H o m e rule is debated and American stance lauded.
Lord Bryce quotes a cable on Armenian massacres in the empire. Christians faced forced conversion, torture, and sale of women amid Turkish repression. Bodies of Christian women floated on the Euphrates as lament grows for aid.
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